''Ourselves'' is a 1988 album by
hardcore punk
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band
7 Seconds.
Critical reception
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Trouser Press
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'' called ''Ourselves'' "state of the art: intelligent lyrics of personal and political consequence, moderately powerful singing, buzzing guitars and brisk tempos."
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'' called it "fun, fast and smart—a pleasant alternative to mall-born pop slush and three-time losers retreading Dolls riffs."
Track listing
All songs written by Kevin Seconds, except where noted.
# "Escape and Run" - 2:52
# "Far Away Friends" (Seconds, Steve Youth) - 2:41
# "Save Ourselves" - 3:07
# "If I Abide" - 3:23
# "Wish I Could Help" - 2:27
# "Sleep" (Youth) - 3:35
# "Sister" - 2:04
# "Middleground" - 4:28
# "When One Falls" (Seconds, Youth) - 3:30
# "Some Sort of Balance" (Seconds, Youth) - 2:49
# "Seven Years" (Seconds, Youth, Troy Mowat) - 4:06
Personnel
*Kevin Seconds: Lead Vocals
*Bob Adams: Guitar, Vocals
*Troy Mowat: Drums
*Steve Youth: Bass, Piano
References
1988 albums
7 Seconds (band) albums
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